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Anaheim Ducks Acquire Chris Kreider as Rangers Clear Cap Space

After agreeing to waive his no-trade clause, Kreider heads west to reunite with former Rangers teammates under coach Joel Quenneville

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Overview

  • The Ducks acquired Kreider along with a 2025 fourth-round pick in exchange for prospect Carey Terrance and a 2025 third-round selection
  • Kreider waived his 15-team no-trade clause to finalize the deal after two days of negotiations
  • Anaheim will absorb his $6.5 million annual cap hit for the next two seasons, giving the Rangers roughly $15 million in summer spending room
  • Over 13 seasons with New York, Kreider scored 326 regular-season goals and set a franchise record with 48 playoff goals
  • GM Chris Drury called the trade the first step in an offseason rebuild aimed at replenishing the roster after missing the 2025 playoffs